Market Performance - The main board led the gains with notable increases in stocks such as Wento Holdings (+10.15%), Jishi Media (+10.11%), and Xinhua Du (+10.07%) [1] - The ChiNext board saw significant growth with Xuanji Information (+20.06%) and Zhongrong Electric (+20.00%) leading the charge [1] - The Sci-Tech Innovation board also experienced a surge, with Tengjing Technology and Yuanjie Technology both increasing by 20.00% [1] - Active sub-industries included SW Communication Network Equipment and Devices (+8.74%) and SW Other Communication Equipment (+3.60%) [1] Domestic News - Aibang ARAI launched its first AI glasses at a retail price of RMB 1,599, featuring replaceable lenses and advanced stabilization algorithms [1] - In the semiconductor sector, Innosilicon reported a revenue of RMB 553 million for the first half of 2025, marking a 43.4% year-on-year increase and a gross margin improvement of 28.4 percentage points [1] - Alibaba Cloud responded to rumors regarding a purchase of 150,000 GPUs from Cambricon, clarifying that the information was inaccurate [1] - Aisen Co. announced that its self-developed positive PSPI photoresist has entered small-scale production with mainstream wafer customers [1] Overseas News - TrendForce reported that the global wafer foundry market is expected to reach USD 41.7 billion in Q2 2025, a 14.6% increase from the previous quarter, driven by consumer subsidy plans in China [1] - Canon showcased its 410-megapixel image sensor at an exhibition, featuring a resolution of 24,592 x 16,704 pixels [1] - Mitsubishi Chemical and Boyan Electronics announced a strategic partnership for the joint development of color photoresists for LCD panels in the Chinese market [1] - Yole Group's report indicated that advanced packaging technology is driving strong growth in the backend equipment market, with total revenue projected to reach USD 6.9 billion by 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The global and Chinese photoresist market is experiencing growth driven by the semiconductor and display panel industries, with future demand expected to increase significantly despite recent fluctuations in specific sectors [5][10]. Group 1: Global Photoresist Market Overview - The global photoresist market size is expected to grow at an annual rate of approximately 5% from 2022 to 2027, despite a 2% decline in 2022 due to decreased demand in the new display industry [5]. - In the semiconductor sector, the global market size reached $573.5 billion in 2022, with a year-on-year growth of 3.2%, and photoresist consumption in this sector was approximately 23.8 billion yuan, growing by 8% [6]. - The new display panel market saw a decline in 2022, with a total shipment area of 237 million square meters, down 4.3%, leading to a 19% decrease in photoresist consumption to about 12.6 billion yuan [7]. - The PCB industry is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 4% from 2022 to 2027, with photoresist consumption in this sector reaching approximately 16.3 billion yuan in 2022, a 2% increase [9]. Group 2: Chinese Photoresist Market Overview - China's photoresist demand is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 7% from 2022 to 2027, despite the market size remaining stable in 2022 compared to 2021 [12]. - In the semiconductor sector, China's photoresist consumption reached 4.6 billion yuan in 2022, with a growth rate of 15%, and is expected to grow at 10% annually over the next five years [13]. - The new display sector in China saw a decline in photoresist consumption to 6.1 billion yuan in 2022, down 13%, but is projected to grow at 8% annually in the coming years [14]. - The PCB industry in China had a total output value of $43.6 billion in 2022, with photoresist consumption reaching approximately 10.1 billion yuan, a 3% increase [16]. Group 3: Development Status of China's Photoresist Industry - The domestic production rate of photoresists is relatively low, with significant reliance on imports for semiconductor and display panel photoresists [19]. - Several domestic companies have made progress in the production of G/I line photoresists, with KrF photoresists seeing some successful local production [25]. - The market for TFT positive photoresists is dominated by foreign companies, with domestic production accounting for about 20% of the total market [32]. - The PCB photoresist market is characterized by a growing domestic supply of wet film photoresists and imaging solder masks, with a current domestic production rate of approximately 55% [36]. Group 4: Challenges and Future Prospects - The high technical barriers in the photoresist industry and the need for collaboration with lithography equipment manufacturers pose challenges for rapid domestic development [19]. - There is a significant opportunity for domestic companies to increase their market share in high-end photoresists, as the current production capabilities are still limited [42]. - Ongoing projects in China aim to enhance the production capacity of photoresists and related materials, indicating a strong push towards achieving greater self-sufficiency [41].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the strategic partnership between Shiming Technology and TCL Industrial Investment to establish a joint venture focused on display photolithography color paste, enhancing their competitive edge in the display materials sector [2][4]. Group 1: Joint Venture Details - Shiming Technology and TCL Industrial Investment will jointly invest in a new company named "Changshu Shihua New Materials Co., Ltd." with a registered capital of 20 million RMB, where Shiming holds 66% and TCL holds 34% [2][3]. - The joint venture will be located in Jiangsu Changshu New Materials Industrial Park and will focus on the research and sales of display photolithography color paste [2][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, Shiming Technology reported a revenue of 697 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 22.62 million RMB, up 25.61% year-on-year [4]. Group 3: Investment in Beijing Dingcai - Shiming Technology announced the acquisition of approximately 1.91% of Beijing Dingcai Technology Co., Ltd. for 20.02 million RMB, aiming to enhance collaboration in the field of electronic materials [5][7]. - Beijing Dingcai specializes in OLED organic light-emitting materials and photolithography materials, with successful mass production of high-generation color photolithography and flexible AMOLED display materials [7]. Group 4: Strategic Implications - The partnership with TCL is expected to leverage TCL's resources in the display panel industry to promote the independent development of photolithography-specific nano pigment dispersion technology [4]. - The collaboration aims to create a closed-loop industry chain in the LCD display color photolithography sector, enhancing both companies' capabilities in material supply, technology development, and mass production [7].

Core Viewpoint - Hanghua Co., Ltd. plans to acquire 60% of Zhejiang Dick Donghua Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. for RMB 18 million, which will make Zhejiang Dick a subsidiary and included in Hanghua's consolidated financial statements [1][2]. Company Overview - Zhejiang Dick specializes in the production and sales of pigment dispersions and inkjet color pastes, with its nano pigment dispersions being crucial for the production of color photoresists used in LCD displays, impacting display quality parameters such as color gamut and contrast [2]. - Zhejiang Dick is one of the few domestic companies with complete equipment and core micro-dispersion technology for nano pigment dispersions, although it is not expected to be profitable in 2024 due to high initial investments and the nascent stage of domestic color photoresist production [2]. - Hanghua Co., Ltd., established in 1988, is one of the earliest companies in China engaged in ink production and R&D, with a product range that includes various types of inks used in printing, packaging, and publishing [2]. Strategic Implications - The acquisition is expected to enhance Hanghua's position in the industry by extending its value chain and broadening its development scope, while also complementing resources and improving competitiveness in the new materials technology sector [2].